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Richard Pitino (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Rothstein: Bold Hire At Minnesota, Old Big East’s New Name & More NCAA Notes

Give Minnesota athletic director Norwood Teague credit. After firing Tubby Smith and striking out on Fred Hoiberg and Mick Cronin, Teague made a bold hire with Richard Pitino.

2013/04/04

Head coach Andy Enfield of the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles smiles in the second half while taking on the San Diego State Aztecs during the third round of the 2013 NCAA Tournament. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

See Ya, ‘Dunk City’: Andy Enfield Leaves Florida Gulf Coast For USC

Southern California hired Andy Enfield as men’s basketball coach on Monday night after he took Florida Gulf Coast to the round of 16 of the NCAA tournament.

2013/04/02

Reuland Tells Jets’ Teammate Sanchez To Remember His Childhood

Is under pressure Jets’ quarterback Mark Sanchez fixable?

2012/12/07

Rothstein Files: This And That Around College Basketball

One of the major keys to San Diego State’s 6-1 start is Utah transfer JJ O’Brien. The 6-7 forward has blended perfectly alongside the Aztecs’ talented perimeter of Xavier Thames, Chase Tapley, and Jamaal Franklin and given Steve Fisher one of the better glue guys in the country.

2012/12/06

Keidel: From Jets Star To Befuddled Backup, ‘The Sanchise’ Is Done

Whatever intangible that makes an athlete great — call it swagger, confidence, mojo, or moxie — Mark Sanchez has it no more.

2012/12/03

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Rothstein Files: Monday Morning College Hoops Notebook

The Bruins’ tilt with Georgetown in the Legends Classic was highly anticipated to begin with, but now the expectations are going to go right through the roof.

2012/11/19

Silverman: Wake Up The Echoes!

The Notre Dame Irish are moving to No.1 — and aren’t a fluke.

2012/11/18

Curci: Week 12 College Football Preview

With Alabama losing Saturday, the complexion of the BCS has turned completely upside down.

2012/11/16

Rothstein Files: Five Observations From USC

I can say without hesitation that Jio Fontan, J.T. Terrell, and Dewayne Dedmon will all likely start for USC — but beyond that is a mystery.

2012/10/29

Iona mascot (credit: Chris Chambers/Getty Images)

Rothstein Files: Sledge Cleared At Iona; Quick Hits From Busy Day In College Hoops

I was driving on the 405 yesterday in Los Angeles when I received a call that Iowa State transfer Tavon Sledge was cleared to play this season for Iona, and I immediately came to this realization — the Gaels are more talented than they were last season.

2012/10/26

Curci: Week 7 College Football Preview

Last week boasted one of the most entertaining college-football Saturdays in recent memory. It would be almost impossible to duplicate, but nevertheless Week 7 will be just as action-packed.

2012/10/12

Dyer: Jets Make Perfect Gamble With Joe McKnight To Cornerback

It wasn’t an act of desperation, but could be one of inspiration. If McKnight doesn’t pan out, then he’ll go back to offense and will continue to not carry the ball as the Jets’ No. 3 running back.

2012/09/27